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Piña Colada Recipe

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this classic Piña Colada recipe! Made with creamy coconut, sweet pineapple, and a splash of rum, it's the ultimate refreshing cocktail or mocktail.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cocktail:
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 3 oz pineapple juice fresh or canned
  • 2 oz coconut cream not coconut milk
  • 1 cup ice
  • For the Mocktail Version:
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz coconut cream
  • 1 cup ice
  • Splash of sparkling water optional, for fizz
  • Garnishes:
  • Pineapple wedges
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Shredded coconut optional
  • Cocktail umbrellas for a fun touch

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring jigger or cups
  • Cocktail glasses

Method
 

  1. Blend the ingredients:
  2. Add the white rum (if using), pineapple juice, coconut cream, and ice to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust:
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more pineapple juice if needed. For a thicker consistency, add more ice.
  5. Serve:
  6. Pour the Piña Colada into a chilled cocktail glass.
  7. Garnish:
  8. Add a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top. Finish with a cocktail umbrella for a festive touch.
  9. Mocktail version:
  10. Follow the same steps, omitting the rum. Add a splash of sparkling water for a bubbly twist, if desired.